RDA/DENTAL ASSISTANCE

Job Description Established in 1994, NiteLines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. Certified Dental Assistants (807022)

Pay rate : $21.31 per hour

Temp ( 5 months)

This site will be relocating to 1801 SE 32nd Ave, Ocala, FL 34471 within the next few months.

Hours : Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. DENTAL TREATMENT

Expanded duties, and Restorative Functions as licensed by the board of Professional Regulations for Certified Dental Assistant.

Will polish clinical crowns of teeth.

Will place temporary restorations.

Will fabricate temporary crowns, pack cord, and cement temporary crowns.

.

Will place matrix bands, wedges, retraction cord, to prepare for restorations.

Will place restorations.

FOUR HANDED DENTAL TECHNIQUE

Will review medical history with the patient/Client and take blood pressure as indicated by clinic policy.

Will complete the signs and symptoms (S) and objective data (O) of the SOAP notes and write up in computer notes

Will adjust equipment and light source as needed by the dentist.

Will mix restorative materials and cements.

Will perform other duties as required by the dentist or clinic supervisor.

Will be prepared for a medical emergency in the dental clinic, alert the dentist in the clinic, call 911, alert the dental clinic supervisor and complete necessary paperwork.

Will obtain the necessary emergency equipment and supplies as directed by the dentist and provide the assistance necessary in an emergency and in the emergency drills. Instruments and equipment are out and in place ready before the patient arrives

Will maintain adequate inventory of supplies and equipment.

Will generate supplies and equipment requests as needed.

Will properly utilize ScanX phosphoretic plates and the Eaglesoft software.

Will understand and follow Florida Board of Dentistry and DOH standards.

Will properly clean and sterilize instruments following Florida Board of Dentistry and DOH standards.

Will clean and disinfect counters and environmental surfaces following dental clinic procedures.

Will dispose of biomedical waste in red bags and sharps as per Florida Board of Dentistry and DOH standards.

Ensures sterilization/bioindicator testing/biomaterial/water testing/safety/ and all other logs are properly completely according to Florida Board of Dentistry and DOH standards.

DENTAL MATERIALS

Will understand materials and use dental materials per FL DOH and manufacturer guidelines.

Will maintain an inventory so that the proper number of supplies are ordered to maximize the effective date and ordered at the proper Threshold so that items do not run out. Will monitor inventory levels of all clinical supplies and reorder as needed through MFMP. Will receive orders and confirm inventory, validate and sign packing slips and submit to the finance office within 1 day.

Will properly handle and dispose of all dental materials including sharps.

Will properly maintain emergency kit/equipment and keep a log with results.

Will pour models, polish acrylic lab work under the direct supervision of the dentist.

Will observe proper infection control procedures in the lab and sterilization areas.

DEMONSTRATE AND WORK WITH DENTAL ASSISTING STUDENTS and OUTREACH

At the discretion of the dental supervisor and under their supervision, demonstrate the use of dental materials.

and/or techniques to dental assisting students or dental students.

May need to give health fairs or school presentations as directed.

program in local schools.

CLERICAL / PATIENT CONTACT DUTIES

Complete dental encounter forms and help with tallying them for processing end of day report and for fiscal.

Will complete referrals and medical consults, and alert the front desk staff to finish the referral, add to the referral log and follow up on

Complete assigned computer tasks

Complete training as directed.

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

Must have a Florida Radiology certificate and Expanded duty certificate.

Must have a working knowledge of standard dental procedures, techniques and material used in the dental clinic.

Must have a working knowledge of OSHA standards, dental infection control and hazardous dental materials.

Must have a positive, helpful attitude toward dental director, dentist, students, other staff, patients and their families.

Must be trained and able to treat patients with various conditions, including but not limited to chronic health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and heart disease, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Must be able to follow directions given by dental supervisors.

Must be able to work in a busy clinic.

Must be able to greet patients, process paperwork, and enter information into the Eaglesoft electronic oral health record.

Must be alert to the activities of the clinic and patient care.

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):

Certified dental assistant degree from the State of Florida, Valid Florida Driver's License